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3. Pardon N possible action concerning requests for absences of members.
4. Hear visitors.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of minutes from April 20, 2004
meeting.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding possible Park Land
Dedication requests for:
■ Willliamsgate N Park Zone 5
• Woodland Estates Replat of Lot 1 N Park Zone 2
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding 'College Station Athletic
Facility Priority of Use Policy'.
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding 2005 User Fee
recommendations.
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Facility Naming
Subcommittee recommendations.
10. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Capital Improvement
Program:
■ Park Land Dedication Project List
■ Current Capital Improvement Project List
■ November 2003 Bond Election Projects
11. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals
and Objectives, and City Council Strategic Plan.
12. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates and possible agenda items:
■ National Trail Day at Lick Creek Park June 5, 2004
• Regular meeting on June 8, 2004
■ Joint City Council Workshop meeting on June 10, 2004
■ Regular meeting on July 13, 2004
13. Adjourn.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Naming Sub -Committee Meeting Notes
Friday, May 7, 2004
Central Park Office
Noon
1. Jack and Dorothy Miller Park Track: Discussion was held regarding the request to
name the track in honor of Carol Weldon, P.E. teacher at Rock Prairie Elementary
School. Based upon input from CSISD, the committee recommends that the track be
named "Road Runner Track" with appropriate wording developed to recognize those
responsible for the creation of the program and development of the track.
2. Lincoln Center Computer Room: More information will be requested to verify this
proposal. Tabled for future consideration.
3. Zone 10 Neighborhood Park: The committee discussed several options and
recommends the name of "Southern Oaks Park" as an appropriate name for this
particular park.
4. Zone 6 Neighborhood Park: This is tabled due to uncertainties regarding the future
development adjacent to the existing park property.
5. Little League Baseball Field: The committee recommends the approval of the
request to name a little league field at Southwood Athletic Park "Jodie Moore Field"
in honor of a former College Station Little League Board member who died during
her tenure.
6. Zone 7 Neighborhood Park: The committee recommends that this neighborhood
park be named "John Crompton Park" in honor of his contributions to the leisure
profession at the local, state, and national level.
7. Eastgate Park: The committee recommends that the current Eastgate Park site be
considered for another name. However, further research and input from the
neighborhood is desirable prior to a final recommendation being made.
APPROVED: May 11, 2004
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Friday, May 7, 2004
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
TAMU Horticulture Gardens
Hensel Drive off Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner; Ross
Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations
Superintendent; Peter Lamont and David Gerling, Recreation Superintendents;
Sandy Wegman, Horticulture Crew Leader; Nina Stanley and June VanDyke,
Forestry/Horticulture Workers; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant.
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Glenn Schroeder; Ken
Livingston; Don Allison; Jodi Warner; Glen Davis; Gary Erwin, Alternate.
Board Members Absent: Larry Farnsworth
Guests: Professor Don Wilkerson, Director TAMU Horticulture Gardens; Garry
McDonald - Research, TAMU Horticulture Gardens
1. Call to order. John Nichols called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Tour of TAMU Horticulture Gardens,. John N. explained that the Board
wanted to get some idea of the concept and the effort involved in having a
public display of gardens. John introduced Don Wilkerson, the Director of the
facility and Professor in the Horticulture Department, who gave an overview of
the facility and operations.
Professor Wilkerson stated that the facility was unique as far as arboreta and
botanical gardens were concerned, in that it was more of a plant collection
than a landscape. Their mission was about teaching, research, and extension.
Two courses were taught there, which is why there was such a diversity of
plant materials. They were involved in a lot of research activities but they
also do new plant introductions and evaluations, as well as conducting a
variety of outreach programs for horticultural professionals and home
gardeners.
They have one, half-time staff position provided but receive no operating
budget from A&M. Their operating budget comes from charitable gifts,
contributions, and donations, so they are very involved in fundraising and in
looking for opportunities for fundraising. The facility is not maintained by
A&M, but by student workers and about 30 volunteers. Professor Wilkerson
explained that they did not start off with a well defined Master Plan which had
been a mistake. It would have been a key element that could have helped as
far as development and maintenance issues were concerned. The Cashion
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family has bee,,, their principal benefactor. It is easy to build a garden but
you have to provide the maintenance in perpetuity. The garden had been a
color garden at one time, but it had been extremely difficult physically to
maintain.
They did not have the resources to deal with tours. Their volunteer group had
originally been formed to deal with tours, but that never worked out, since
most of the volunteers want to work in the gardens. He suggested that
perhaps a tour could be combined with tours of local attractions, such as the
future Barbara Bush Arboretum going in around the Bush Library, to become a
destination site for tourists.
The cost to develop the gardens to its' present state was probably close to
$1,000,000. Professor Wilkerson gave suggestions for drought tolerant plants
and trees that would provide color in the various park settings. The
suggestions made would still require maintenance and the look would not be a
traditional one. In most cases, arboreta or botanical Gardens were not
operated and maintained by municipalities alone, but in partnership with other
entities.
At 6:05 p.m. the meeting adjourned to take a walking tour of the gardens
and have dinner. The meeting reconvened at 6:55 p.m.
3. Pardon N Dossible action concernina reauests for absences of
members from meetinq. Larry Farnsworth had submitted a request for
absence from the meeting. Glenn Schroeder moved to accept Larry's request
for absence and Ken Livingston seconded. The motion was voted on and
carried unanimously.
4. Hear visitors. Hearing none, this item was closed.
5. Discussion. consideration, and Dossible aoDroval of minutes., There
was one change to the minutes under item #6 on page 3, concerning the Park
Land Dedication request for Edelweiss Gartens. The word 'Gartens' needed to
be added to the third sentence, to read " 7here would be good connectivity
between this area and the existing portion of Edelweiss Gartens, creating a
total park of 13.7 acres." Jodi Warner moved to approve the minutes with the
change mentioned, and Don A. seconded. The motion was voted on and
carried unanimously.
6. Discussion, consideration, and Dossible action reaardina Park Land
Dedication reauests.
■ Williamsgate N Park Zone 15: The proposed development was for 82 lots in
Park Zone 15 where no dedications had as yet taken place. There was only
one other property available in the area where future development could
occur. Jodi W. made a motion to accept the fee of $45,592 in lieu of the
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land dedicatit- Glenn S. seconded. The motion was voted on, and carried
unanimously.
■ Woodland Estates Replat of Lot 1-R N Park Zone 2: This was a replat of one
lot which would be divided into two. The back lot would be sold as part of
the Grand Oaks subdivision. Glenn S. made a motion to accept the $556
cash in lieu of the land dedication and Glen D. seconded. All were in favor,
and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Discussion, consideration, and uossible action reciardina 'Colleae
Station Athletic Facility Prioritv of Use Policv' (attached). A 'College
Station Athletic Facility Priority of Use Policy', which clarified the priority of
field use and helped with the allocation and utilization of fields, had come out
of the Fees Subcommittee meetings that had been held. Glen D. stated that
the subcommittee was recommending that the Board adopt the College
Station Athletic Facility Priority of Use Policy'. Glenn S. seconded the motion
that the policy be adopted. The motion was voted on, and carried
unanimously.
S. Discussion, consideration, and possible action reaardina 2005 User
Fee recommendations. Glen D. stated that the Fees Subcommittee had
reviewed the existing fee structure and had asked for justification from staff
for any increase in fees for 2005, due to increases that had taken place in
recent years. Field rental fees and the $5 Redevelopment Fee, which was not
being charged unilaterally to all users, had also been discussed. The
subcommittee was recommending to the Board that the fees for 2005 remain
the same, with the amendment of the $5 Redevelopment Fee being charged
to all organized participants using the fields. Once the fee has been paid, the
team will have access to fields based on the "CS Athletic Facility Priority of Use
Policy' just adopted. Steve B. added that the fees would be assessed per
season and that the number of seasons each group played would have to be
determined. Implementing this policy would reduce field rental revenue by a
small amount, but it would be partially recovered by collecting the $5 fee.
Peter Lamont briefly explained that staff had been trying to come up with a
way to reduce fees for the adult softball program due to resistance from the
teams to pay the $390 fee. The season would be changed from an eight -
game guarantee in the fall for $345, and ten games in spring and summer for
$390, to a nine -game guarantee for $340 for all three leagues. Weekend
tournaments would be included as part of the regular league night play. The
Fast Pitch league would also be changed to this format for $380 per season.
This would be an increase for the fall league. Revenue on the slow pitch
league would actually increase due to the reduced costs for umpires and staff
weekend work. This would free up the fields on weekends for rentals, as well.
Glen D. made a motion to approve the proposed Fee Schedule for 2005 as
presented. Jodi W. seconded. The motion was voted on and carried
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unanimously. Gen D. added that the subcommittee agreed that the $5 Field
Redevelopment Fee probably needed to be increased, but would be
researched further, along with a few other issues. Don said he would like to
see the $5 Redevelopment Fee per head in place by fall. Steve said that once
a process was in place, the fees could be assessed since the price wasn't
changing. The hardest part would be identifying who the teams were.
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action reaardina Naminq
Subcommittee recommendations. Meeting notes had been included in the
member's packets. Three items had been tabled pending further information
but the subcommittee had four specific recommendations (see attached):
a. Jack and Dorothy Miller Park Track: The letters from the School District
superintendent as well as the principal that had been requested at the last
regular Advisory Board meeting had been received. The school district will
not name anything after a person and, although the track is in a city park,
the subcommittee had decided to go along with their policy. The PTO was
asked to provide verbiage for the sign to be considered for approval. Jodi
recommended that the track at Rock Prairie Elementary be named the
Road Runner Track'. The recommendation was seconded by Glen D.
Hearing no further discussion, the motion was voted on and carried
unanimously.
b. Zone 10 Neighborhood Park: Jodi made the recommendation to the
Board that the Zone 10 Park be named 'Southern Oaks Park' because the
park is located on Southern Plantation Drive and because of the native oak
trees that are there. The recommendation was seconded by Glen D.
Hearing no further discussion, the motion was voted on and carried
unanimously.
c. Little League Baseball Field: A letter along with signatures had been
received requesting that one field at Southwood Athletic Park be named in
honor of Jodie Moore. Jodi made the recommendation that one field be
named Jodi Moore Field' at Southwood Athletic Park. Glenn S. seconded.
This would not be setting a precedent, as fields had been named for others
in the past. The motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
d. Zone 7 Neighborhood Park: This was the park being called Woodway
Park, which was located in a predominantly student area. In the past there
had been discussion regarding naming something in recognition of Dr. John
Crompton, in honor of the efforts that he has made at the community,
state, and international levels. Glen D. made a motion to name the Zone 7
Neighborhood Park the 'John Crompton Park'. Ken L. seconded. This
recommendation fit under the guidelines of the new City policy and would
go to the City Manager and then to the City Council. The Park Guidelines
had been superceded by the new policy. Hearing no further discussion, the
motion was voted on and carried unanimously. Dr. Crompton was not
aware that this was being done. This item was tentatively set to go before
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Council at their June 24th meeting, where Dr. Crompton would be present
to give a presentation on the regional park site.
e. Eastgate Park: The name being considered for this park was historical in
nature and might be renamed as a plaza. Some of the members expressed
that they would prefer to leave the name Eastgate Park. It was suggested
that perhaps 'Eastgate' could be a part of the plaza name. More
information would be brought back to the Board on this issue.
Jodi stated that for future reference, the policy from the city suggests that,
when feasible, the naming of a public facility should occur within twelve
months after deed acquisition. It was suggested that in the future, the goal
be to have the name in place before the public hearings are held.
10. Report, discussion, and uossible action concernina the Capital
Imurovement Proaram.
■ There was a lot of uncertainty regarding the Southwest Parkway property
and whether that development would take place.
• The Lincoln Center contract would be going to Council for approval on
May 13, 2004. There would be a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday,
June 3, 2004. There was the possibility of developing a splash park there
with Community Development funds in 2005.
■ Don A. asked if there was money to do lights at the Jack and Dorothy Miller
Park track. Steve said this was in the same park zone as Steeplechase,
which had not been developed and was one of the parks identified by Council
as needing to have something done. Even with the dedication funds
available, there would not be enough money to completely develop the park.
Council had asked for a joint meeting with the Board to discuss soccer field
lights and neighborhood parks. This had been scheduled for the
June 10, 2004, Council Workshop. Steeplechase would be one of the items
that would be discussed at that joint meeting. Since the Board had heard
from more people wanting parks developed than from people wanting soccer
field lighting, the suggestion was made to add soccer field lighting as an
agenda item for discussion at the next Board meeting.
11. Review, discussion, and uossible action concernina Board and
Deuartment Goals and Obiectives, and Citv Council Strategic Plan.
Glen D. asked about the funding of the bond money for the next phase of
Veterans Park. Steve stated that the design money would be available
October 1, 2004, with the construction money coming available
October 1, 2005. The selection process for the design services would be
completed over the summer so that the contract could be awarded in October.
If ail goes well, the construction bid would be done in the summer of 2005.
A brief update was given on the progress of the acquisition of land for a new
cemetery site by Steve B. A decision would be made by Council by
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June 1, 2004 as to whether they wish to purchase the 107 acres south of
Wellborn that is being considered.
12. Discussion of calendar, future meeting dates, and uossible aaenda
items.
■ National Trails Day at Lick Creek Park on June 5, 2004 N Steve asked
John N. if he would be available to speak at the National Trails Day event on
June 5, 2004. John N. said he would be available to speak. John added that
he had been out to Lick Creek Park and wanted to make staff aware that the
equestrian groups were not using the equestrian entrance. They were using
the same entrance as everyone else, which was a safety issue. Steve B.
asked Curtis Bingham to look into the issue.
■ Joint City Council Workshop meeting on June 10, 2004 N Information would
be sent to the Board prior to the meeting.
■ The next regular meeting would be held on June 8, 2004. Possible agenda
items for June 8t" regular meeting:
- Lights at Jack & Dorothy Miller Park jogging track
- Soccer field lighting
13. Adiourn. A motion was made to adjourn and seconded. Hearing no
opposition, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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May 6, 2004
Ms. Connie Hooks
City Secretary
City of College Station
College Station, Texas
Dear Ms. Hooks
Please accept my resignation effective after the May 1 I th meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Advisory Board and I have been very
impressed with the professionalism and competence of the staff and with the magnitude
of the facilities, services, and programs of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Sincerely yours,
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Ke Livingston
XC: Steve Beachy
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
Date Received:
Park zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication
Single Family Dwelling Units
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement:
Proposed Dedication:
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
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REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
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0.81 Acres
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Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 82 = $16,236
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): $358 x 82 = $29,356
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 82 = $45,592
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
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Section 10-84: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development?
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fees.
Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park, and
Open Space Master Plan?
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage in floodplain:
Acreage in detention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
Percentage:
0 Size:
Meets Board Policy?
0 Percentage:
0 Percentage:
0 Percentage:
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Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 Any land dedication to the City under this section must be suitable for park and recreation uses.
Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable" even though
not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number of
users.
Comments:
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access
them.
Comments:
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for
organized recreational activities.
Comments:
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments:
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in
addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must be
approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications.
Comments:
10-F. 2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development, enhance
the visual character of the city, protect public safety, and minimize conflict with adjacent land uses. The
following guidelines should be used in designing parks and adjacent development:
(a) Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or schools in order to
encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
Comments:
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Comments:
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a screening wall or
fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if a
public benefit is established.
Comments:
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a public street. In
all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city parks.
Comments:
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the standards of this
ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to
collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. The developer may request oversize
participation in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends acceptance of parkland dedication fees in lieu of land.
No future phases of this subdivision are planned. The size of this project will not generate adequate land
dedication (.81 acres) to acquire a suitable park site.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory At the May 11, 2004 Board meeting, the Board accepted the fees of
Board: $45,592 in lieu of the land dedication
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
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Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Project Review Checklist
Date Received:
Park zone:
Current Zone Balance:
Project Location:
Name of Development:
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-mail:
Engineer/Planner:
Address:
City/StateZip:
Phone Number/Fax:
E-Mail:
Section 10-13-1: Land Dedication
5/2/2004
2
$142,257
Corner of Munson & Lincoln Avenue
Replat of Lot 1-R Woodland Estates and Lot 17-R Grand Oaks
Paul & Wendi Kaspar
901 Munson
College Station, TX 77845
Fax Number:
McClure & Browne Engineers
1008 Woodcreek, Suite 103
College Station, TX 77845
979-693-3838
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
Single Family Dwelling Units: 1
Multi -Family Dwelling Units:
Total Land Requirement: NA Acres
Proposed Dedication: NA
Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land
Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained?
Fax Number:
Land Fee:
Single Family Fee ($198/dwelling unit): $198 x 1 = $198
Multi -Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit):
Total Acquisition Fee:
Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee
Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): $358 x 1 = $358
Multi -family Fee ($292/dwelling unit):
Total Fee Amounts:
Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $556 x 1 = $556
Multi -Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit):
Park Land Dedication Checklist
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Section 10-13-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee
Required development cost:
Staff review date and comment:
Parks Board review and decision:
Section 10-13-5: Minimum Park Size
Is the proposed park less than five (5) acres?
If yes, staff recommends:
Section 10-13-7: Prior Park Acquisition
Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed
development?
If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fee.
Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan
Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation, Park,
and Open Space Master Plan?
Comments:
Section 10-F: Additional Information
1. Is land in the 100-year floodplain?
a. Detention/Retention?
Acreage in floodplain:
Acreage in detention:
Acreage in greenways:
Comments:
N/A
No Percentage:
No Size:
Meets Board Policy?
None Percentage:
None Percentage:
None Percentage:
Park Land Dedication Checklist
O/Board/Park Land Dedication/checklist/Originals/Long Version Revised.xls
Page 2
Yes, Parkway Park.
Section 10-F (of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance)
10-F. 1 Any land dedication to the City under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable"
even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for
park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest
number of users.
Comments:
(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to
access them.
Comments:
(c) Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for
organized recreational activities.
Comments:
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
Comments:
(e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in
addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must
be approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications.
Comments:
10-F. 2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development,
enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety, and minimize conflict with adjacent land
uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing parks and adjacent development:
(a) Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or schools in order to
encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of new sites.
Comments:
(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict reasonable access to the park
from other area subdivisions. Street and greenway connections to existing or future adjoining subdivisions
may be required to provide reasonable access to parks.
Park Land Dedication Checklist
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Comments:
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a screening wall or
fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if
a public benefit is established.
Comments:
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park should abut a public street.
In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city parks.
Comments:
(e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the standards of this
ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to
collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. The developer may request oversize
participation in such an instance.
Comments:
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends acceptance of fee of $556, since the required land
would only be .009 acre and Parkway Park is 1/3 mile away.
Section 10-G: Approval:
Parks and Recreation Advisory At the May 11, 2004 meeting, the Board accepted the cash of $556, in
Board: lieu of the land dedication.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
City Council:
Park Land Dedication Checklist
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Pam Springfield - Re: Park Land Dedication Requests
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From: Bridgette George
To: Pam Springfield
Date: 8/12/2004 11:10:51 AM
Subject: Re: Park Land Dedication Requests
Hi! As you can tell, I'm behind on a few things (note the date of your original e-mail). The Woodland
Estates project did not create a new lot, hence no parkland dedication is required. They subdivided the
property to include it in another existing lot. Holler at me if you have any questions.
Bridgette George
Asst. Development Manager
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842-9960
979.764.3570
bgeorge@cstx.gov
www.cstx.gov
>>> Pam Springfield 5/12/2004 11:41:15 AM >>>
Good Morning!
Attached are two Park Land Dedication Request checklists - one for the Williamsgate development and
one for the replat in Woodland Estates. The Parks Advisory Board approved the fees in lieu of land on
both requests at last night's regular meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Pamela Springfield
Staff Assistant
College Station Parks & Recreation Department
(979) 764-3414
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College Station Parks & Recreation Department
Athletic Facility
Priority of Use Policy
The City of College Station, through its Parks and Recreation Department is committed
to providing a wide range of leisure activities for its citizens. The Parks and Recreation
Department accomplishes this task through direct service provision and by facilitating
outside organizations. These organizations can include, but are not limited to, College
Station Independent School District, youth or adult recreational sports groups and youth
or adult competitive sports groups. Youth programs will supercede adult programs as a
general rule. Priority for use at City facilities is established in the following manner:
l . City sponsored recreational leagues and programs will supercede affiliated
recreational (non -city) sponsored programs;
2. CSISD / Joint Use Agreement programs;
3. Affiliated user groups with executed User Agreements (such as soccer, Little
League, etc.);
4. Competitive Teams (Tournament/Select teams); and
5. All others.
• For scheduling purposes, facility use times will be offered to the various users in the
order listed above.
• Once each group has their schedules established, facilities will be available for others
on a first come first serve basis.
• Also, users will not have their scheduled use revoked for a higher priority group
without the prior agreement of both parties.
APPROVED: May 11, 2004
Parks and Recreation Board
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; David
Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent; Peter Lamont, Recreation
Superintendent; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant
Members Present: Glen Davis, Larry Farnsworth, Don Allison
1. A draft College Station Athletic Facility Priority of Use Policy' was reviewed and
a few suggestions for changes were made. The changes would be made and
distributed in time for the regular Parks Board meeting in May.
2. The issue of the $5-per-head Field Redevelopment Fee was discussed, with the
consensus being that if city -run programs were paying the fee, then third party
groups should also be required to pay the fee. Two things needed to be
addressed:
■ Which groups should be paying the redevelopment fee; and
■ Which groups were not paying the fee, but should be.
After continued discussion, the following policy was proposed:
The field $5 redevelopment fee would be assessed to all non -contracted
groups, across the board, per season. If the fee has been paid, the group will
have access to field rentals, but not be charged a fee. Fields would be
available by reservation only during times that city leagues were not using the
fields. Field reservations would be on a first -come, first -served basis, and
could only be made for a two -week time period. Teams would be required to
bring in a roster so that the fee could be calculated based on the number of
members.
The issue of whether or not the $5 fee was adequate would be looked at after
some analysis had been done. If the fee was increased at some point in the
future, it would be important to communicate to the different user groups and
the parents exactly what the fee was used for. It was suggested that a bulletin
be handed out explaining any increase.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 1
Fees Subcommittee Meeting
April 27, 2004
3. All of the user fees were looked at item by item. No changes were proposed
for any of the programs or facility rentals. It was recommended that the fees
remain the same unless there was an extenuating circumstance. The fees for
the adult softball league may change, as there may be some realignment of the
way the league is set up. More information would be known at the next
meeting. Any changes in the fees would need City Council approval.
The subcommittee would present the proposed policy and fees information at the
May Board meeting for approval.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 2
Fees Subcommittee Meeting
April 27, 2004
2000 - 2005 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT USER FEES
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ACTIVITY/FACILITY
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Comment
ADULT SPORTS PER TEAM
Il. Basketball
I $265
$265
Discontinue
12. Flag Football
1 $265
$340
$340
I $340
$355
$355
13. Volleyball
, $130
$140 I
$175
+ $175
$175
$175 I
14. Softball
I I
I
A
I Play -Off League (Sp r ,Sum)
1 $356 I
$360 I
$360
' $375 i
$390
i $340 I
I Play -Off League (Fall)
1 $300 I
$315
$315
$330 I
$345
I $340
Fast Pitch (Sp Sum) Sum)
1 $375 I
$375 '
$375
$400 I
$400
$380
Fast Pitch (Fall)
$312 I
$325 I
$325
$340
$340
$380
YOUTH SPORTS PER CHILD
1
I
i I.
i. I
11. Basketball
I $30/20/10 1
$30/20/10 I
$40/35
I $40/35 I
$45/40
$45/40
12. Flag Football
I $30/20/10 I
$35/25/45 I
$40/35
$40/35 {
$45/40
$45/40 I
13. Girl's Softball
$30/20/10 I
$35/25/15 I
$40/35
' $45/40 I
$50/45 f
$50/45 1
B
14. Youth Volleyball
$40/30/20 I
$40/35
$40/35
$45/40
$45/40
15. Challenger Sports
$15.00 +
$15
$15
$15
$15 I
[INSTRUCTION FEES PER PERSON
11. Swim Lessons
I $30 )
$30 I
$35
$35
$35
$35
I2. Adv. Swim Lessons
$25/15/10 I
$35 I
$40
I $40 I
$40 I
$40
13. TAAF Swim Team
I $80/60/40 1
$85/65/45 I
$85/75
I $85/75
$85/75 I
$85/75
C
14. National Jr. Tennis League
1 $50 I
$50 I
$50
I $50
$85
$85
15. Tennis Lessons (+ 1 can of balls)
I $35/person I
$35/person I
$40
$40
$45
$45
16. Golf
I $45
Discontinue
-,-
!PAVILION RENTALS PER DAY
11. Bee Creek Pavilion
i Monday -Thursday
Friday -Sunday & Holidays
12. Central & Southwood Pavilions
Monday -Thursday
Friday
Saturday & Sunday & Holidays
I *Deposit
13. Oaks Pavilion
I Monday -Thursday
Friday -Sunday & Holidays
I *Deposit
�4. Thomas Pavilion
$50 I $75 I $100
$75 $100 I $175
025 I $175 + $175
$15
WOLF PEN CREEK AMPHITHEATER
1
Private - Weekday
1 $200
Private - Weekend
I $250
Non Commercial - Weekday
) $425 I
Non Commercial - Weekend
I $525 I
Professional/Commercial -Weekday
1 $800
Professional/Commercial - Weekend
1 $900
CONFERENCE CENTER (See Attached Rates)
$75 I $75
$100 I $100
$100 I
$100
I $100
$175 I
$175
I $175
$175
$175 I
$175
$100
$100
$100
$75
$50
$15
$15
$15
$200
$200
$200
,
$250
$250
$250
$425 I
$425
I $425
$525 I
$525
I $525
$800 I
$800 I
$800
$900
$900
$900
$75 1 $75
$100 $100
$50 $50
I Discontinue
$200 $200
I $250 I $250
$425 I $425 E
Ij $525 I $525
$800 I $800
I $900 ..�. $900....i
ACTIVITY/FACILITY
I 2000 I
2001
2002
LINCOLN CENTER
1. Membership (19-54 vrs), per year
I $15
$15
$15
Youth
$8
$10
$10
Low Income Eligible
$4
$5
$5
Adult
$10
$15
$15
12. Non -Member Guest Pass (youth or adult)
$1/day
$1/day
Non -Member Summer Rate (youth or adult)
$30/summer
13. *Gym (8 hr. block/day) deposit
$150/8hrs
$150/8hrs
$200/8hours
Hourly/Half Court (4 hr max)
$10
$15
$15
Hourly/Full Court (4 hr max)
$20
$25
$25
Gym Event
$.30/Chair
All Day Usage (more than 4 hrs)
$100
$125 I
$175
1 Concession Usage
$0
1
$15
14. *Game Room Rental Per Hour (2 hr. min.)
Deposit
15. *Teen Room Rental Per Hour (2 hr. min.)
Deposit
16. *Community Room Rental (max. 3 hrs)
Additional per hr
Deposit
Kitchen Fee
7. **Special Event Fee (Funerals, weddings,parties)
18. Miscellaneous Charges
Copies
Faxes
ATHLETIC FIELDS
11. Softball & Baseball: **
Single field rental/dav
Single field rental/weekend
two (2) field complex/dav
two (2) field complex/weekend
three (3) field complex/day
three (3) field complex/weekend
*Deposit per day/weekend
four (4) field complex/dav
four (4) field complex/weekend
*Deposit per dav/weekend
I2. Soccer:
One (1) field: per day
Complex: per day
Complex: per weekend
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
$10/2 hr min
$10/2 hr min $10/2 hr min
$50
$50
$50
$25
$25
$30
Mo�
$15
$20
$50
$50
$75
$0
$10
$15
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2004
I
2005
Comment
$15
$15
$15 1
$10
$10
$10
$5
$5
$5
$15
$15
$15
$1
$1
$1
$30
$30
$30
$200
$250
$250
$15
$20
$20 1
$25
$30
$30 1
$.30/Chair
$.30/Chair
$.30/Chair
$175
$175
$175
$15
$20
$20 F
$10
$20
$20
$50
$50
$50
$10
$20
$20
$50
$50
$50
$30
$50
$50
$20
$20
$20
$75
$75
$75
$15
$20
$20 1
$150
$150
$150
$.10/Copy $0.10 $0.10
$2.00/fax, $2.00 $2.00
$60 1 $60 f $60
$200
$200
$200
$350
$350
$350
$100
$100
$100
$175
$175
$175
$60 $60 $60
$350 $350 $350
$60
$100
$100
$175
$150
$275
$ 50/$100
$200
$350
Varies
$0.10
$2.00
$60 $60 1
$100 $100 1
$100 $100
$175 $175
$150 $150
$275 $275
$50/$100 $50/$100
$200 $200
$350 $350
Varies Varies
$60 $60 $60
$200 $200 $200
$350 $350 $350
Six (6) Fields: Per Day $400 $400
Per Weekend $700 $700
13. Field Rentals/Per Hour (1/2/3 hrs) * $10/15/20 $10/15/20 $10/15/20 $10/15/20 $10/15/20 $10/15/20
4. Lights for field rentals (per hour) .
I. .
RACE EQUIPMENT RENTALS
I1 . Printing Stop Watch
2. Stop Watch
13. Cones 00)
14. Bases, Poles, and Flagging (10)
15. Big Time Clock
16. Water Cooler
17. Ice Chest
18. Tables
19. Traffic Flap and Vests 00)
(stopwatch, Iu cones, 10 bases/poles and flagging, 2 water
(stopwatch, 30 cones, 20 bases/poles and flagging, 6 water
(stopwatch, 60 cones, 30 bases/poles and flagging, 12
$10
$10
$10
$5
$5
$5
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$50
$50
$50
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$10
$10
$10
$5
$5
$5
$75
$75
$75
$100
$100
$100
$125
$125
$125
G
ACTIVITY/FACILITY 2000 2001 2002 2003
SWIMMING POOLS
�1. General Admission (3 yrs & up)
Hallaran/Thomas
Natatorium
Adamson
12. Discount Pass (25 swims)
Hallaran/Thomas
Natatorium
*Adamson
I3. Family Season Pass
Hallaran/Thomas
Natatorium
*Adamson
14. Individual Season Pass
Hallaran/Thomas
*Adamson
15. Babysitter Season Pass
Hallaran/Thomas
*Adamson
16. Special Day Care Fee @ Adamson Lagoon Per Child
17. Pool Rental (2 hours)
Hallaran: 25 people or fewer
f 50 people or fewer
51-76 people
77-102 people
Each hour after intial 2 hours
Thomas/Natatorium: 25 people or fewer
50 people or fewer
51-76 people
77-102 people
Each hour after intial 2 hours
Adamson: 99 people or fewer
199 or fewer
299 or fewer
300+
Each hour after intial 2 hours
18. Pool Parties Per Person*
Theme Party: Southwood and Thomas
Adamson Lagoon
General Party: Southwood and Thomas
Adamson Lagoon
Catered Theme Party: Southwood and Thomas
Adamson Lagoon
General Catered Party: Southwood and Thomas
Adamson Lagoon
Pavilion Party (Four table limit): First Table
Additional tables
19. Other Pool Fees
Texas SuperGuard Competition Per Person
Swim Diaper Fee Per Diaper
Tube Rental Fee
Deposit
Locker Rental Fee
Deposit
Junior Lifeguard Program Per Person Per Session
Guard 2-B Per Person, Per session
Duck Derby (Sponsor a duck July 4th) Per Person
Boy Contest on July 4th, Per Person
"Schools Out Blow Out" at Adamson Lagoon
Pool Trout Fish Out Per Person (Ages 3 and up)
Over the 5 fish limit (Per Fish)
�10. Educational Class Rental (1 hour/non exclusive)
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$3.50
$3.50
$4.00
$4.00
$40
$50
$85
$40
$40
$40
$85
$40
$75
$75
$85
$85
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$200
$200
$200
$200
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2005 J Comment
1
$2.50
$2.50 1
$2.00
$2.00
$4.00
$4.00
1
$50
$50 1
$40
$40
$85
$85
$125
$125
$125
$125 1
$200
$200
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$2.75
$2.75
$2.75
$75
$75
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$125
$125
$125
$125
$150
$150
$175
$175
$175
$175
$200
$200
$225
$225
$225
$225
$50
$50
$75
$75
$75
$75
$65
$65
$90
$90
$90
$90
$75
$75
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$150
$150
$150
$150
$50
$50
$75
$75
$75
$75
$250
$250
$275
$275
$275
$275
$300
$300
$325
$325
$325
$325
$400
$400
$425
$425
$425
$425
$500
$500
$525
$525
$525
$525
$100
$100
$125
$125
$125
$125
$5.75
$5.75
$5.75
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$4.75
$4.75
$4.75
$6.50
$6.50
$6.50
$7.00
$7.00
$7.00
$9.25
$9.25
$9.25
$6.25
$6.25
$6.25
$8.50
$8.50
$8.50
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$5.00
I
$5.00
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$55.00
$65.00
$65.00
$55.00
$65.00
$65.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$25
$25
$25
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
ACTIVITY/FACILITY
� TEEN CENTER (THE EXIT)
1 1 . Non Member per day
12. Membership per year
11, Meeting Room Rental Per Hour
Deposit
4. Dance/Game Room Rental Per Hour
Deposit
15. *Whole Facility Rental Per Hour
Deposit
16. Additional Attendance Fee Per Hour
1 26-50 Attendees
1 51-100 Attendees
1 100-200 Attendees
17. 5 ecial Programmin Fee
VENDOR PERMITS
2000
2001
Staff
2002 2003 2004 I 2005 I Comment
5
0
5
0
0
5
0
5
0
$1
$10
$15
$50
$25
$50
$50
$75
$10
$15
$20
$25-$100
$50
$1
$10
$15
$50
$25
$50
$50
$75
$10 1
$15
$20
$25-$100 )
Staff Comment
A Adult Sports Recommendations:
The restructuring of the leagues to eliminate weekend tournaments will change the fees.
B Youth Sports Recommendations
- No recommended changes for CY05.
C Instruction (Tennis Programs):
No recommended changes for CY05.
D Pavilions:
- No recommended changes for CY05.
E Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater:
- No recommended changes for CY05.
F Lincoln Center:
-- No recommended changes for CY05.
G Athletic Fields:
- No recommended changes for CY05.
H Race Equipment:
- No recommended changes for CY05.
I Swimming Pools (Other Pool Fees):
- No recommended changes for CY05.
Teen Center:
- No recommended changes for CY05.
K Vendor Permits:
No recommended changes for CY05.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Naming Sub -Committee Meeting Notes
Friday, May 7, 2004
Central Park Office
Noon
1. Jack and Dorothy Miller Park Track: Discussion was held regarding the request to
name the track in honor of Carol Weldon, P.E. teacher at Rock Prairie Elementary
School. Based upon input from CSISD, the committee recommends that the track be
named "Road Runner Track" with appropriate wording developed to recognize those
responsible for the creation of the program and development of the track.
2. Lincoln Center Computer Room: More information will be requested to verify this
proposal. Tabled for future consideration.
3. Zone 10 Neighborhood Park: The committee discussed several options and
recommends the name of "Southern Oaks Park" as an appropriate name for this
particular park.
4. Zone 6 Neighborhood Park: This is tabled due to uncertainties regarding the future
development adjacent to the existing park property.
5. Little League Baseball Field: The committee recommends the approval of the
request to name a little league field at Southwood Athletic Park "Jodie Moore Field"
in honor of a former College Station Little League Board member who died during
her tenure.
6. Zone 7 Neighborhood Park: The committee recommends that this neighborhood
park be named "John Crompton Park" in honor of his contributions to the leisure
profession at the local, state, and national level.
7. Eastgate Park: The committee recommends that the current Eastgate Park site be
considered for another name. However, further research and input from the
neighborhood is desirable prior to a final recommendation being made.
APPROVED: May]], 2004
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
REVISED DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Purpose
The purpose of these guidelines is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the
official naming of public facilities in the City of College Station, including parks, facilities,
recreational areas, streets and municipal buildings.
Obiectives
• Ensure that parks, facilities, recreational areas, and municipal buildings are easily identified
and located.
• Ensure that given names to parks, facilities, recreational areas, and municipal buildings are
consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served.
• Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming, and dedication of parks, facilities,
recreational areas, and municipal buildings.
• Encourage the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or groups;
• Advance the reputation of the City as well as increase the understanding and public support
for its programs.
Criteria
The practice of the City of College Station is to name parks, recreation areas, facilities, and
municipal buildings through an adopted process utilizing the above objectives emphasizing
community values and character, local and national history, geography, the environment, civics
and service to the City of College Station. Therefore, the following criteria shall be used in
determining the appropriateness of the naming designation:
• Neighborhood, geographic, or common usage identification;
• A historical figure, place, event, or other instance of historical or cultural significance;
• National and state historical leaders or heroes, both past and present;
• An individual (living or deceased) (a) who has made a significant land and/or monetary
contribution to the park, recreation area, facility, or municipal building or (b) who has had the
contribution made "In Memoriam" and when the name has been stipulated as a condition of
the donation; or
• An individual (living or deceased) who has contributed outstanding civic service to the City;
• Predominant plant materials;
• Streams, rivers, lakes, and creeks.
Facilities or specialized areas may have a name different from that of the larger park, recreation
area, facility, or municipal building.
When feasible, the process to name parks, recreation areas, facilities, and municipal buildings
should begin within 12 months after the City has acquired title to the land and/or formally
accepted the dedication.
Names that are similar to existing parks, recreation areas, facilities, and municipal buildings
should not be considered in order to minimize confusion.
Renaminq
The City reserves the right to change the name of a park, recreation area, facility or municipal
building to maintain consistency with these guidelines. However, renaming carries with it a much
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greater burden of process compared to initial naming. Tradition and continuity of name and
community identification are important community values. Each request to rename must meet
the criteria of this policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
Procedures
Upon approval of these guidelines by Council, procedures consistent with the guidelines will be
developed. It is anticipated that naming/renaming requests will be submitted to the City Manager.
The Manager will then forward the request through an appropriate board, committee, or
organization or directly to the City Council for approval. (For example, if the naming or renaming
request is for a parks facility, the City Manger will submit the request to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board who will review and make a recommendation. The City Manager will review that
recommendation and then submit it to Council for approval.)
The City Council may, upon its own initiative name or rename a City facility without following
these guidelines. An individual council member may submit a naming suggestion to the City
Manager who will then apply the guidelines and procedures.
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Rock Prairie Elementary School
College Station Independent School District
Mr. Ric Ploeger
CS Parks and Recreation Board
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Tx. 77845
Dear Mr. Ploeger,
Success..._each life.... each day....each hour
Please accept this letter of support to acknowledge the Rock Prairie Elementary
Roadrunner program at the Dorothy Miller Park. As principal of Rock Prairie
Elementary I have witnessed first hand the tremendous impact of the Roadrunner
program on our student's physical fitness level and ability to set and reach long-term
goals.
We would be honored if the Parks and Recreation Board would consider dedicating the
track at Dorothy Miller Park to the Roadrunner program at Rock Prairie Elementary and
its founder Carole Weldon.
Please let me know if I can provide any further information that would be helpful as you
consider this request.
Thank you,
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Carl Dethloff
3400 welsh Street
CARL DETIILOFI' College Station, TX 77845 STEVE, JOHNSON, Ed.D.
Principal 979-764-5570 FAX 979-764-a48G
Snperintendeat of Schools
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY 2004
May 3, 2004
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CIP Summary
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City of College Station
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Goals & Objectives
FY2004
(Not prioritized)
1. Oversee the development of a new Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program (VS2S2e)
® Assist with the November 4, 2003 Bond Election
® Develop recommendations for new 5 year CIP implementation
❑ Provide oversight for planning and completion of CIP projects
2. Provide oversight and emphasis on further development of
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (VS2S2d)
® Develop recommendation regarding schedule for development
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
❑ Assist with the selection of design professionals
❑ Review & provide input concerning Phase II conceptual plans
3. Review and update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance
(VS3S1 d)
® Review the existing ordinance and methodology
Status: Draft approved; first review by Board at January13, 2004 meeting.
® Develop recommendations that will allow developers to construct
parks
Status: Draft approved by Board on February 1Otn
4. Oversee the design process and recommend improvements for
neighborhood parks (VS2S2e)
❑ Park Zone 1 (Park site in the Northgate area)
® Park Zone 2 (Eastgate Park) (Bond review April 20, 2004)
❑ Park Zone 2 (Richard Carter Park)
® Park Zone 6 (Southwest Park)
Status: Park Land Dedication project prioritization on November 4, 2003. On
December 9, 2003, the Board approved the conceptual design and park land dedication
funds were dedicated, not to exceed the amount of $90,000.
❑ Park Zone 7 (Woodway Park)
Status: First Public Hearing held for Woodway Park March 3, 2004. Second Public
Hearing to be held during regular meeting of the Board on April 2, 2004.
❑ Park Zone 9 (Woodland Hills Park)
Status: Request from Woodland Hills Homeowner's Association on December 9, 2003.
Funding request presented to City Council on April 29, 2004.
® Park Zone 10 (Park in the Shenandoah area)
Status: Construction in progress.
Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 1
Updated: May 7, 2004
❑ Develop recommendations for park and facility names
Status: Subcommittee has been formed (Ken Livingston, Jodi Warner, Gary Erwin).
Meeting held on May 7, 2004.
S. Provide oversight and support for the continued implementation
of the Park Maintenance Standards (VS2S1a)
❑ Review policies and standards for re -appraisal of existing parks,
facilities, and services offered by the Department
❑ Review and identify critical needs and develop recommendations to
address them
6. Restore the Arboretum at Bee Creek Park to its former value
(VS2S2e)
® Develop recommendations for redevelopment of the trails
Status: Report to Board on January 13, 2004.
❑ Develop recommendations for signage and interpretive sites
❑ Develop recommendations for the pond areas
❑ Develop recommendations for graminetium
❑ Develop an operations and maintenance plan
7. Develop recommendations for botanical gardens in existing or
proposed parks
❑ Determine the scope of the proposal
❑ Develop a proposed list of potential sites
❑ Develop recommendations for implementation
8. Oversee the design and development of the W. A. Tarrow Park
Corridor Master Plan (VS2S2e)
® Review conceptual plans for Lincoln Center expansion
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
® Review conceptual plans for Tarrow Park additions
Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting.
❑ Develop recommendations for FY2005 CDBG Budget
9. Provide guidance and support for the implementation of a
regional park site in Grimes County (VS2S4a)
® Develop local support for a state-wide $500M bond issue
Status: Report at the November 4, 2003, Board meeting. On December 9, 2003, the
Board approved a resolution that will be presented to the City Council in support of the
project.
® Conduct a site tour of the TMPA property
Status: Scheduled for April 15, 2004.
® Develop a recommendation for the budget process
Status: Request for $100,000 included in FY 2005 budget submission.
Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 2
Updated: May 7, 2004
10. Assist with the implementation of an Urban Forest
Management Plan (VS2S1b)
❑ Review and assist in the development of a policy for street trees
and hazard trees
❑ Develop recommendations for implementation
Status: Request for $20,000 included with FY 2005 budget submission.
11. Continued interaction between the Board and other City Boards
® Attend a joint briefing related to growth issues
Status: Growth Report held on October 6th, 2003. In attendance was PARD
supervisory staff, the Board, the Senior Advisory Committee, and the Cemetery
Committee.
❑ Conduct joint meeting with the City Council
Status: Scheduled for June 10, 2004.
® Conduct joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Comm.
Status: Joint meeting was held on October 30, 2003.
® Conduct a joint meeting with the Senior Advisory Committee
Status: Board met with Vice Chairperson Robert Meyer on October 14, 2003, and
approved the Senior Advisory Committee goals for Fiscal Year 2004.
® Conduct a joint meeting with the Bryan Parks & Rec. Board
Status: Joint tour with Bryan Board on April 15rh to the proposed TMPA Regional Park
site.
12. Support increased efforts to implement the Greenways Master
Plan (VS3S2d)
® Review the status of the current greenways acquisition
Status: Greenways Report on October 30th Joint Meeting with the Planning and
Zoning Commission
❑ Support increased efforts for acquisition of greenways
13. Provide support & assistance for Departmental goals
❑ Develop recommendations for a donations program
Status: Senior Advisory Committee Goal for FY04.
❑ Continue joint programming with outside agencies (VS2S4a)
❑ Identify potential sources of additional revenue
❑ Develop policies for on-line registration procedures
❑ Continue communication with outside user groups (VS2S4a)
Status: In progress. Spring Soccer Field Use meeting held January 27, 2004.
❑ Support agency accreditation process
Status: In progress.
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Updated: May 7, 2004
City of College Station
Parks & Recreation Department
Goals & Objectives
FY 2004
1* Implementation of the CIP Program r* Implementation of Special Projects &
Programs`
Continuation of Staff Development Implementation of City Council Strategic
Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
® Implementation of the FY2004 CIP and Park Land Dedication Project List
Status: In progress. Refer to project list.
® Support the November 2003 bond election projects
Status: Election on Nov. 4, 2003.
Continuation of Staff Development
® Complete Management Academy (Sheila Walker, David Hudspeth, Peter Vanecek)
Status: Graduation on Feb 13, 2004.
® Complete Supervisory Academy (Pam Springfield, David Wood)
Status: Graduation on Tuesday, November 18, 2003.
® Complete Emergency Management Academy (Jimmy Charanza)
Status: Graduated from the class on February 25tn
® Attend NRPA Revenue Management School (Peter Lamont, David Gerling)
Status: Attended February 7tn _ 11 to
® Attend TRAPS Conference (Peter Lamont, Geri Marsh)
Status: Peter Lamont and Geri Marsh attended March 10tn _ 12tn
® Conduct Arbor Master Training
Status: Curtis Schoessow, David Pemberton, Scott Deffendoll, Ross Albrecht attended
March 9tn _ 12tn )
® Attend the 10th Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference in
Conroe (to obtain required CEU's to maintain pesticide applicator's licenses)
Status: Ross Albrecht, Gerald Guillory, Delmer Charanza, Sandra Weggman, Nina Stanley,
Frank Thompson, David Sturdivant, Keith Fails, Mike Watson, Bruce Ray, Greg Richards
attended on October 22, 2003.
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
❑ Acquire new cemetery site and develop a plan for operations (VS1S1e)
Status: Department is currently working on a Cemetery Management Plan.
❑ Continue implementation of Park Maintenance Standards (VS2S1a)
Status: First Quarter Report presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on
January 13, 2004; Second Quarter Report presented to Board on April 20, 2004.
❑ Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan (VS2S1b)
Status: On hold.
® Continue efforts to make parks more intergenerational (VS2S2a)
Status: Ongoing. Report to Council on February 26, 2004.
❑ Review leisure service programs (VS2S2b)
Status:
❑ Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan on joint programming (VS2S2c)
Status: Ongoing. Joint meeting on April 15, 2004.
❑ Develop Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (VS2S2d)
Status:
® Develop new five-year Parks Capital Improvement Projects (VS2S2e)
Status: Completed January 26, 2004
Parks & Recreation Dept. FY04 Goals & Objectives Page 1 of 2
Updated: May 7, 2004
® Promote performing arts (VS2S3a)
Status: Marian Anderson String Quartet performances on Nov. 2"d and 3rd. The first 2004
WPC Amphitheater event held on April 3rd. First concert of the 2004 Starlight Music Series
held on April 17th. Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra concert on April 25, 2004.
® Implement regional planning and develop initiative (VS2S4a)
Status: Dr. John Crompton gave a report to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on
November 4th, and the Board was in consensus on supporting a resolution to go to the City
Council in support of a future regional park site in Grimes County. The resolution was
approved by the Board during its December 9th meeting.
® Update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (VS3S1d)
Status: Draft document complete - February 2004.
Implementation of Special Projects & Programs
® Assist with the development and implementation of the City's website
Status: The City went on-line February 3, 2004.
® Implement automated recreation registration software
Status: RecWare contract approved byCouncil on January 8, 2004. Software installation
March 151t' - 22"d
® Adopt and implement temp/seasonal pay plan
Status: In progress. Plan has been completed - February 2004.
❑ Implement cemetery software
Status: Legacy Mark Cemetery Management software chosen. GIS and cemetery information to be
input into database and training to be held in May or June, 2004.
❑ Conduct benchmark survey of similar cities
Status: Parks information has been entered into ActiveParks.Org.
® Coordinate the City's 65th Birthday Celebration on October 19th
Status: Complete.
❑ Investigate the feasibility for departmental accreditation
Status: Initial staff "kick off" meeting on November 18th. In progress.
❑ Investigate the feasibility of implementing a Donations Program for the department
Status: Senior Advisory Committee goal for Fiscal Year 2004. Draft document complete.
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Parks & Recreation Dept. FY04 Goals & Objectives Page 2 of 2
Updated: May 7, 2004
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Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 26, 2004
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: E.E. Burns, Frank Camplone, Fred Dollar, Laura Holmes, Robert
Meyer, Raymond Reed, Suzanne Reynolds, Colleen Risinger, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne
Stevens, Betty Wilbom and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Catherine Lamb, Haskell Monroe and Neal Nutall
Staff Present: David Wood, Peter Lamont and Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Joanna Yeager,
Chairman
II. Hear visitors. No visitors
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on March 29, 2004. Robert Meyer
made the motion that the minutes be approved. Ray Reed seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
IV. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning LifeTrail at Central
Park.
Presented by David Wood, Parks Planner with Parks and Recreation
Department. Lifetrail is a series of outdoor exercise/physical activity stations
designed specifically to enhance wellness in adults aged 50 and over. David said
that Central Park's walking trail would be an ideal location for the system to be
installed with the future senior center being located in the park. A video was shown
to the committee. The committee discussed the concerns and benefits of the
equipment. The cost of the system is $20,000. David will investigate locations that
have the LifeTrail installed for a possible visit. Ray Reed made the motion that the
committee supports the purchase and installation of LifeTrail at Central Park along
the walking/bike trail. Colleen Risinger seconded the motion. The motion passed.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning Senior Games
Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent. Peter Lamont explained that he met
with David Schmidt, the Bryan Parks and Recreation Director, and discussed the
possibility of the two cities hosting a "Golden Age Olympics" for seniors 50 and
over. This is a program they have both been involved with in the City of McAllen.
Several events, both passive and active were offered over the winter months. The
intent was to bring people together with like interests and not necessarily for
competition. Peter asked the committee for suggestions on approximately five core
events they would like to see offered. The committee discussed the event and felt
like it would be a good idea to hold such an event for the fun of it. Laura Holmes
made the motion that the committee support the event and further investigate the
events with the program sub -committee and regular reports should be made to the
committee. Ray Reed seconded the motion. All approved
VI. Review, discussion and possible action concerning sub -committee reports:
♦ Program Sub -Committee, Catherine Lamb
Robert Meyer reported for Catherine Lamb. (See Attached minutes for Program
Sub Committee)
♦ Goals, Robert Meyer
Mr. Meyer reviewed the progress of the committee goals for 2004. (Report
Attached)
VII. Senior Services Coordinator Report
(Report Attached)
VIII. Next meeting date and agenda items. Monday, May 24, 2004
Program Sub -Committee
Charles Cryan, Gift Program
IX. Adjourn: The committee adjourned at 11:25am
Senior Services Coordinator Report
April 2004
Fitness Center and Health Club discounts for seniors
Aerofit 846-8724 does offer a discount for seniors 55 and over. The cost to join is
$33.00/month compared to $37.00/month. Classes designed for seniors are offered
such as water fitness and stretch classes.
Gold's Gym 764-8000 offers an over 55 discount
2004 Starlight Music Series
Free Admission to all concerts. You are invited to bring your own coolers &
picnic baskets -No pets, please! No glass containers. Soft drinks and snacks are
available to buy. Gates open at 6:30pm at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. For
more information, call 764-3486. No reserved seating, but you may bring your
own lawn chairs and staff will assist you in carrying items.
Drivers Escort Program
The Driver Escort Program is operating at this time. They only have two drivers
and if an individual would like to request a ride they should call 595-2800 ext
2027. There is no charge for the transportation. Drivers are needed and should
call the same number and ask for Shirley if interested. Drivers are reimbursed for
mileage.
Seniors Expo 2004
"Aging Texas Well" is the theme this year. The event takes place on Wednesday,
May 26th from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Brazos Center. This is a great opportunity
for seniors to learn about our "Senior Friendly" community. Admission is free and
we have 80 booths, speakers and entertainment throughout the day. Information
on travel, nutrition, housing, safety, health & fitness and so much more will be
available. Door prizes will be given away and a grand prize of a cruise for two
will be given away.
Volunteers needed.
Events in May:
Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes: May 3-20, Teen Center
Computer Club: May 12th 9:00-10:30, College Station Utility Service Center
Ballroom Dance: May 20th 7:00-9:00, College Station Conference Center
Lincoln Center Computer Classes: Thursdays, May 6,13, 20, 27
Third Friday Bridge: Friday, May 21St 9:30-12:30
Tuesday Bridge: Tuesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 — Teen Center
Senior Advisory Committee
Program Sub -Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Teen Center
I0:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Catherine Lamb, Robert Meyer, Dipankar Sen
Members Absent: Yvonne Stevens and Suzanne Reynolds
Staff Present: Kate Elrod, Marci Rodgers
I. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning May 51h
Lunch/Lecture. Katie Elrod reported that the speaker for the event will be Rita
Portales who will be speaking on Hispanic History in the Brazos Valley. Ms.
Portales has worked for the Bryan Independent School District for 30 years.
Marci Rodgers agreed to find the caterer for the event. The committee would like
to have Mexican food. The Lunch/Lecture will be held at the Conference Center
and lunch will be served at 11:30am and the speaker will begin at 12:00noon.
The event will end at l :00pm
Katie also discussed summer dates for Neighborhood Services Events. A series
of lunch/lectures (not specific to the College Station community) will be held on
Wednesday, June 23, July 21, and August 25th
II. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning summer programs.
Tours will be arranged to the George Bush Library in May for the special exhibit
on the story of Barbara Bush: We are currently looking at two trips: May 13th and
18th. Also, transportation will be provided to the Bush Library for the summer
Classic Film Series.
The committee discussed possible locations for a Day Trip. Suggestions
included, Wheelock, Anderson, Washington on the Brazos, Conroe and the
Houston Museum of Fine Arts. June was suggested as the best time to take a day
trip.
Classes to be considered include: digital cameras, exercise, landscaping and some
crafts.
III. Adjourn
The committee adjourned at 11:00am
City of College Station
Senior Advisory Committee
Goals
FY 2004
The purpose of the Senior Advisory Committee is to address the needs of older adults in the
community. The committee members offer ideas to the Senior Services Coordinator for
programs that promote the physical, social, educational, recreational and emotional well-being
of older adults in the College Station area. The Senior Advisory Committee adopted the
following goals for 2003-2004:
1. Develop and Implement a Senior Information Center
Need: Seniors need a single location where they can get pertinent senior information
Objective: Develop a facility at the EXIT (Teen Center) to be used by seniors during
school hours.
Recommendations:
❑ 1. Establish an office for Senior Services Coordinator
❑ 2. Develop monthly schedule of activities for Seniors at Teen Center
Q 3. Purchase comfortable sofa & chairs for lobby of Teen Center (10-30-03)
Q 4. Purchase display rack for brochures and information (10-30-03)
Q 5. Complimentary coffee service in lobby (10-30-03)
Q 6. Signage in front of building (10-30-03)
2. Develop Recommendations for Utilization of the Existing Parks and Recreation
Department Headquarters Building
Need: Seniors need a facility designated primarily for their needs. The Teen Center can
be used temporarily. The new parks and recreation headquarters will be relocated to the
new city center. When the department moves the current facility would be available for
remodeling and use by the seniors.
Objective: A committee was established and found the building to be an excellent facility
with some modifications. Dr. Ray Reed is leading the sub -committee.
Recommendations:
Q 1. The Senior Advisory Committee approved the motion to pursue the use of the
current Parks & Recreation Headquarters as a senior center
Q 2. Schematic drawings presented by Ray Reed
Q 3. Formal recommendation presented to Parks and Recreation Board on January 13,
2004
❑ 4. The proposed building will include: a central information area in the lobby, staff
offices, meeting rooms of various sizes, an elevator to the second floor, a fully
equipped kitchen, a computer room, a pool room, an outdoor activity area around the
building (covered patios) and various equipment including: computers, TV, VCR,
tables, intercom system, and first aid station
13 5. All areas will be handicapped accessible
3. Encourage the Development of a Gift Program for Donations to the City of College
Station
Need: Develop a system to accept donations to the city from generous citizens who wish
to contribute
Objective: To assist in developing a program whereby citizens can contribute money or
personal property as designated gifts that will enhance the City property and prestige.
Recommendations:
❑ 1. Finalize a recommended donation application form
❑ 2. Develop a suggested gift list with costs
❑ 3. Suggest to the Park and Recreation Board that the City develop a City-wide gift
program and appoint someone manager (possibly the City Secretary or City Forester)
4. Promote and Implement New Low Cost or Free Programs and Continue to Develop
Current Programs
Need: Some present programs need to be expanded and new ones developed for seniors
Objective: To encourage and where possible increase participation in more activities.
Recommendations:
1. Develop free discussion/lunch lecture series
❑ 2. Develop a monthly calendar listing all City sponsored activities
❑ 3. Expand computer course and other educational course capabilities
❑ 4. Increase organized table activities such as bridge, other card games, dominoes,
scrabble and puzzles.
❑ 5. Develop more daytime socials
❑ 6. Develop outside activities such as swimming, fishing, walking, softball, tennis,
horseshoes
❑ 7. Promote day trips and cultural events
5. Support and Encourage Programs that Promote Physical Fitness
Need: Seniors need to be physically fit
Objective: To encourage the development of programs geared for seniors
Recommendations:
❑ Encourage walking
❑ Encourage increased swimming and water fitness participation
❑ Develop a video -led aerobic exercise program at the Teen Center
❑ Evaluate senior level softball and tennis teams
6. Provide and Promote Non -Organized Areas and Activities for Seniors and
Investigate and Expand Programs that Break Down Barriers Between Cultures and
Races
Need: Many seniors are not joiners and will not participate or attend an organized
program, but they will enjoy the parks and facilities
Objective: To encourage the City to develop and expand activities that will encourage
these seniors to come together.
Recommendations:
❑ 1. To provide benches along trails where people can sit and visit
❑ 2. To provide tables outside where people can play games without formal
organization.
❑ 3. To provide coffee and water
❑ 4. Continue to expand the fishing program to encourage a variety interests to
participate
7. Continue to Promote Senior Programs Through Effective Marketing
Need: Seniors need to be aware of opportunities available to them.
Objective: To increase senior program visibility to the population once a central
organization can be developed
Recommendations:
C� KBTX Midday Show promoting Holiday Dance
0 Events listed monthly in the Golden Eagle, Datebook, Club Report
C�1 Utilize City Utility Bill Newsletter, Press Releases, Cable Channel
❑ Promote the use of the new City of College Station website address
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
CONFERENCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 AT 5:15p.m.
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
MINUTES
Staff Present:
Grace Calbert, Conference Center Facility Supervisor
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
Members Present:
Mollie Guin(Chair), Glenda Elledge, Alma Molina
Members Absent:
None
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:28pm
Pardon -Consider requests for absences of members from meeting:
None
Hear visitors- None
Approval of the Minutes:
Glenda Elledge motioned to approve the minutes for February 2004 as written.
Alma Molina seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Revenue Reports:
Revenue reports were reviewed for February 2004.
Revenues for February 2004 were $ 13,703.33 versus February 2003 of $ 10,053.84.
Number of clients served February 2004 were 9,028 vs. February 2003 of 6,970.
Adjourn:
Alma Molina motioned to adjourn. Glenda Elledge seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:58pm.
The next meeting will be held at the College Station Conference Center on Wednesday April 21, 2004 at
12:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nita Hilburn, Recording Secretary
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Naming Sub -Committee Meeting. Notes
Friday, May 7, 2004
Central Park Office
Noon
1. Jack and Dorothy Miller Park Track: Discussion was held regarding the request to
name the track in honor of Carol Weldon, P.E. teacher at Rock Prairie Elementary
School. Based upon input from CSISD, the committee recommends that the track be
named "Road Runner Track" with appropriate wording developed to recognize those
responsible for the creation of the program and development of the track.
2. Lincoln Center Computer Room: _More information will be requested to verify this
proposal. Tabled for future consideration.
3. Zone 10 Neighborhood Park: The committee discussed several options and
recommends the name of "Southern Oaks Park" as an appropriate name for this
particular park.
4. Zone 6 Neighborhood Park: This is tabled due to uncertainties regarding the future
development adjacent to the existing park property.
5. Little League Baseball Field: The committee recommends the approval of the
request to name a little league field at Southwood Athletic Park "Jodie Moore Field"
in honor of a former College Station Little League Board member who died during
her tenure.
6. Zone 7 Neighborhood Park: The committee recommends that this neighborhood
park be named "John Crompton Park" in honor of his contributions to the leisure
profession at the local, state, and national level.
7. Eastgate Park: The committee recommends that the current Eastgate Park site be
considered for another name. However, further research and input from the
neighborhood is desirable prior to a final recommendation being made.
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College Station Independent School District
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May 3, 2004
Mr. Ric Ploeger
CS Parks and Recreation Board
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Tx. 77845
Dear Mr. Ploeger,
Please accept this letter of support to acknowledge the Rock Prairie Elementary
Roadrunner program at the Dorothy Miller Park. As principal of Rock Prairie
Elementary I have witnessed first hand the tremendous impact of the Roadrunner
program on our student's physical fitness level and ability to set and reach long-term
goals.
We would be honored if the Parks and Recreation Board would consider dedicating the
track at Dorothy Miller Park to the Roadrunner program at Rock Prairie Elementary and
its founder Carole Weldon.
Please let me know if I can provide any further information that would be helpful as you
consider this request.
Thank you,
Carl Dethloff
3400 Welsh Street
CARL DETHLOFF College Station, TX 77845 STEVE, JOHNSON, Ed.D.
Principal 979-764-5570 FAX 979-764-5486 Sieperintendent. of Schools
� Pam Springfield - Re: article Page 1
From: Steve Beachy
To: Trey Fletcher
Date: 5/6/2004 2:55:52 PM
Subject: Re: article
Thanks, Trey - we'll check it out ! Also, I would like for you to make presentations to our staff and the
Parks & Rec Board regarding the growth trends.
Please let me know if you could make the presentations on the following dates:
Tuesday, July 13th 7pm - Parks & Rec Board
Thursday, July 27th, 9am - PARD supervisors
Thanks!
Steve Beachy
Director of Parks & Recreation
College Station, Texas
(979) 764-3413
>>> Trey Fletcher 5/6/2004 2:30:26 PM >>>
Thought y'all might find this to be of interest...
Go Wireless in the Park
Republic Square Park, May 18
Now you can go online in the sun with free WiFi in the parks. Austin
Parks are the City's newest hotspots offering you free wireless
c o nnections. Bring your laptop and find out how to connect during
a free WiFi tutorial May 18 at Republic Square Park, 4th and
Guadalupe, from noon to 1 p.m. Schlotzkey's® lunches will be
available.
Thanks for the free WiFi and this special event go to Austin Parks
and Recreation, the Alliance, Austin Parks Foundation, Austin City
Wireless Project, Austin Energy and the Schlotzkey's® Wireless Cool
Cloud Network.
CC: Ploeger, Ric; Springfield, Pam
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Brymer, City Manager
FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation Department
DATE: May 13, 2004
SUBJECT: FACILITY NAMING REQUESTS
I have attached recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding
names for several parks and recreation facilities. These recommendations were discussed
by a subcommittee over the past few months and were approved by the full Board (6-0,
Farnsworth absent) at their regular meeting on May 11, 2004.
A total of seven facilities were discussed and names for four of these were recommended as
stated on the attached sheet. The Board and subcommittee will continue to work on
recommendations for the remaining three facilities.
In accordance with current City policy, these recommendations are submitted for your
consideration. All of the recommended names meet the criteria set forth in the City Naming
Policy.
Please let me know if additional information is required. Thank you for your time and
assistance.
pas
Attachments:
1) Guidelines for the Naming of Public Facilities
2) Naming subcommittee notes and recommendations
3) Information related to Miller Park jogging track
4) Information related to Little League Baseball field
5) Information related to John Crompton
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From: "John Nichols" <jpn@ag.tamu.edu>
To: <pspringfield@cstx.gov>, <Sbeachy@cstx.gov>
Date: 5/19/2004 4:52:41 PM
Subject: Nichols schedule
Dear Steve and Pam,
Regaring upcoming dates, I have some conflicts.
June 3rd, groundbreaking ceremony at Lincoln Center: I have a
meeting from 3:30 to 5:30pm and cannot be there.
June 5th: Lick Creek trails. I am okay for this and will be there.
Confirmed this with Kristan Clann
June 8th: Regular Board meeting. I will be there, assuming Council
has not appointed the replacements.
June 10th: TMPA tour and Joint meeting with the Council; I am
leaving that afternoon for an overseas trip, so I will not make either
of these.
Just to keep you informed. Thanks, John